Help & Support

Whilst the full-time Chaplains are not employed by the University we work very closely with colleagues in all sorts or areas. A regular part of our work is to signpost students and staff to places where they can find help or advice. Below are some you may find helpful.

ChaplaincyYou would expect chaplains to have something to do with religion and faith and so we do. We also do a lot more than lead worship on or around campus. We have the advantage of being time-rich and can often give more time and space to students and staff than is possible in other contexts. Not being employed by the University gives us an extra degree of independence. It is not our role to convert or push you or others into a certain way of thinking or believing. We are open to any conversation where the person we are in conversation with sets the agenda. Most especially we don't judge.

College Welfare TeamsEach of the colleges at York has its own welfare team and structure. Welfare reps receive training and they are an excellent first point of contact especially if you need to discuss something concerned with college life.

Equality and Diversity OfficeNobody should experience prejudice, discrimination or harassment because of who they are or because they don't want give into pressure. Click here to access their information pages on the University Site.

LGBTQ+Experience has shown that whilst many students come to university knowing that they will find a welcome in Chaplaincy, very many LGBTQ students come having heard a message that they are either not welcome at all, or are only welcome if...

Whatever your past experience, or your expectation of the church, we want to speak clearly and with a united voice as Christian Chaplains. All students and staff are simply welcome, with no pre-conditions and no hoops to jump through. We seek to respect, value and celebrate everyone as the unique person they are.

Open Door TeamWorking alongside the University Health Centre the Open Door Team is a multi-professional team, which is part of Student Support Services and is available to any registered student experiencing psychological or mental health difficulties.It is quite normal to run into personal difficulties during your university career. Click here for a link to the Open Door Team and to access support information on a range of issues.

Student Support HubThe Student Student Support Hub on the upper tier in Market Square is the first point of contact for University of York Student Support Services. Students can make enquiries and make appointments to see a range of advisers and practitioners about: Click here to see what is available.

YUSUYUSU is an important source of help, advice and advocacy and is about much more than having a good time at University. YUSU have a full-time Academic and Welfare Co-ordinator. Click here to discover more. Click here to see the list of YUSU Officers and the wide range of areas they cover.